Hello neighbors!
Welcome to my Ann Arbor City Council newsletter, where you can connect with primary sources to understand the work of your local government. My goal is to provide clear explanations of all the issues your elected representatives will be discussing at their next meeting and alert you to local policy and decisions that have been assigned to unelected Mayoral appointees.
This weekend, people across the country are participating in protests and demonstrations expressing dissatisfaction with our national leadership. I share the concerns of many that elected leaders can not hold absolute power. I biked downtown today – below is a picture from the No Kings event.
Our democratic systems offer opportunity for a diversity of stakeholders to elect representatives and be heard. An elected government in a diverse community includes different perspectives, debate and compromise. Constitutional rights protect all of us and meaningful checks and balances prevent tyranny.
We have a role to play in making sure that our elected leaders do not dismantle the systems that define our democracy. I believe this is true at every level of government.
This week, Ann Arbor City Council will host three public hearings ahead of final approval for ordinance changes that will:
- Remove neighborhood notification requirements for land divisions (B-1)
- Adopt new requirements for rental housing (B-2)
- Dissolve the resident-led Environmental and Energy commissions to create a new staff-driven Sustainability commission (B-3)
By resolution, Council will direct the purchase of an easement for sanitary sewer infrastructure at Woodbury Gardens to meet the needs of the neighborhood at South/Coler (DC-2). Two contracts for legal services will support the Sustainable Energy Utility and other work of the City’s Office of Sustainability (DC-3, DC-4).
At first reading, Council will vote on a rezoning to permit the development of 75 townhomes at Scio Church and Ann Arbor-Saline Road (C-1). Council will also consider ordinance changes that remove public hearing requirements (C-2) and eliminate public engagement meeting requirements for larger developments (C-3). Since November 2022, I have been recording the public engagement meetings for new developments. You can find these meetings (and links to the recordings) on my website at A2Council.com:
https://a2council.com/category/public-meetings/
MORE MONEY FOR PARKING DECKS AT ARBOR SOUTH
Tucked into this week’s Consent Agenda (CA-21) is an additional $100,000 in funding for consultants to do analysis and “due diligence” on a plan for the City to subsidize parking decks for a private development at South Arbor.
CA-21 (25-1062) Resolution to Approve Renewal and Amendment No. 1 the Professional Services Agreement with PFM Group Consulting LLC for Development Proposal, Economic and Financial Analysis ($100,000.00 increase, total contract not-to-exceed $175,000.00)
To date the City has spent approximately $75,000 on analyses related to the Arbor South Development. This week’s resolution would increase the contract amount with PFM Group Consulting LLC by $100,000. The resolution will allow “a total contract amount not-to-exceed $175,000.00” and “the option to renew the agreement for a one-year period.”
Developers Crawford Hoying and Oxford Companies held a public engagement meeting for Arbor South in January 2024.
https://a2council.com/777-e-eisenhower-oxford-resident-participation-meeting-january-9-2024/
The idea of City-subsidized parking decks was first presented at a working session of Council in November 2024. You can watch highlights of that meeting (with background) here:
City-subsidized parking decks would require the issuance of an estimated $146 million in bonds. The City would purchase land from the private developer, cover the cost of construction, and assume ownership of the decks. City ownership will reduce future tax liability for the private developer. The City would be responsible for an estimated annual cost of $1.9 million to operate the decks, potentially covered by whatever income might be generated from user fees.
In April 2025, Council directed the City Administrator to prepare the issuance of City-backed bonds and develop a plan for a special assessment districts to divert tax revenue from Arbor South toward the cost of the parking decks.
A2Council Update Video
After every City Council meeting I send out an “A2Council Update” newsletter, which includes a summary video. Here is my A2Council Update video from the Council meeting of June 2, 2025:
In Case You Missed It…
On my YouTube channel, you can find recordings of public meetings that are open to attend live (online or in-person) but are not made available by the City to view later. Please reach out if you have suggestions about public meetings that should be recorded. Subscribe to my YouTube channel if you would like to be alerted to new content as it gets added.
https://www.youtube.com/@a2elnel
350 S Fifth Ave Resident Participation Meeting: June 5, 2025
This is my recording of a resident participation meeting for a proposed development at 350 S Fifth Avenue in Ann Arbor (aka: “The Y Lot”). The meeting was held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6pm over Zoom by the Ann Arbor Housing Commission and Related Midwest.
From the meeting notice
The Ann Arbor Housing Commission and Related Midwest is proposing a new twenty story multi family development on the existing parking lot at E William Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues. The property will provide 330 units containing a mix of one and two bedrooms with 100% of the units reserved as affordable for individuals and families with an average income between 30% to 80% of the Area Median Income. This mixed-use development will also have roughly 6,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. The downtown location and proximity to the Blake Transit Center and William Street Bikeway provide unique opportunities to utilize the existing alternative transportation network. It is anticipated the project will be presented for site plan approval by Planning Commission in the Fall of 2025.
https://a2council.com/350-s-fifth-ave-resident-participation-meeting-june-5-2025
1251 N Main St Resident Participation Meeting: June 4, 2025
This is my recording of a resident participation meeting for a proposed development at 1251 N Main St in Ann Arbor. The meeting was held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6pm at 311 N Main St. The meeting was led by a representative from the engineering consulting firm Atwell.
From the postcard sent to local residents
The applicant is looking to construct a new 4-story self-storage facility with integrated office space. The existing building onsite will be demolished. Additional site improvements include an underground detention system, parking, and
landscaping.
https://a2council.com/1251-n-main-st-resident-participation-meeting-june-4-2025
Ann Arbor City Council Meeting Agenda
Below is my summary of issues on the City Council Agenda this week, with links to more information about each of them. If you have comments about any of these issues, you can email all of Council at CityCouncil@a2gov.org
Ann Arbor City Council Meeting
Monday, June 16 2025 7:00PM
Ann Arbor City Hall (2nd Floor)
301 E Huron St, Ann Arbor 48104
The full agenda (including a link to the latest published PDF agenda, and instructions for dialing into the meeting) is on the A2Gov Legistar website:
https://a2gov.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1251583&GUID=99C483C0-023D-492F-AD4A-49E9F516E701
City Council meetings are broadcast live by CTN on Comcast (channel 16) and AT&T (channel 99) and online at a2gov.org/watchCTN
Meetings are also streamed live on the CTN YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/ctnannarbor
How to reserve public comment
People that wish to comment at a City Council meeting must sign up with the City Clerk’s office in advance. Speakers are allotted 3 minutes, with the first 15 speakers allowed to speak in a 45 minute session near the beginning of the meeting. Remaining speakers will speak at the end of the Council meeting. Public comment can be made either in person or remotely via phone/Zoom audio.
To sign up for public comment, please go to or call the City Clerk’s Office at 734-794-6140 on the day of the meeting between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. At 4:00 PM, all speakers that have signed up are randomly ordered in “priority groups”. After 4:00 PM, speakers are added to the end of the applicable priority group in the order received. No new speakers will be added to the list after 5:00 PM. For more information, visit the City’s website:
https://www.a2gov.org/city-council/council-meetings-overview/
Questions to the Agenda
In preparation for a Council meeting, Council members can ask questions of staff about scheduled agenda items. Questions must be submitted by noon on the Wednesday before a Council Meeting, and answers are returned the next day (Thursday) by 5pm.
AC-1 (25-1180) Agenda Response Memo and eComments – June 16, 2025
This agenda item has a PDF attachment with all questions raised by Council Members, and the answers provided by staff.
No questions were asked by Council Members this week
Communications from the Mayor
MC-1 (25-1111) Appointments – Confirmations
This appointment from the Mayor was presented at the previous meeting, and will therefore be voted on at this Council meeting.
- Praveena Ramaswami – Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority Board
MC-2 (25-1193) Appointments and Nominations for June 16, 2025
This appointment from the Mayor is being presented at this meeting, and will therefore be voted on at the next Council meeting.
Thressa Nichols – Economic Development Corporation Board
Consent Agenda
Below is the list of items included on the Consent Agenda. If no one on Council specifically requests that an item be pulled for discussion, the whole of this list will be approved in a single vote.
CA-1 (25-1125) Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the 2025 Rolling Sculpture Car Show – Friday, July 11, 2025
CA-2 (25-1126) Resolution to Close Streets for the Ann Arbor Mile-Dart for Art on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM
CA-3 (25-1124) Resolution to Approve Street Closing for the Electricians NTI Block Party – Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 31, 2025
CA-4 (25-1127) Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the UA Block on Monday, August 11, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 AM on Tuesday, August 12, 2025
CA-5 (25-1070) Resolution to Commit $304,500.00 in Local Matching Funds for Improvements at Clinton Park if Awarded an MDNR 2025 Recreation Passport Grant
CA-6 (25-1095) Resolution to Accept a Fair Food Network Grant for the Ann Arbor Farmers Market for $30,852.00 and Appropriate Funds (8 Votes Required)
CA-7 (25-1133) Resolution to Approve a General Services Agreement between Throne Labs, Inc. and the City of Ann Arbor for Delivery, Installation, and Maintenance of Semi-Portable Bathrooms (Not to Exceed $541,000.00 in the First Year) and Appropriate up to $121,000.00 from the General Fund, ($500,000.00 was appropriated as part of the budget) (8 Votes Required)
CA-8 (25-1073) Resolution to Approve 630 South Ashley St Development Agreement, 630 South Ashley St (CPC Recommendation: Approval – 7 Yes, 0 No)
CA-9 (25-1112) Resolution to Approve a Contract with Williams Scotsman, Inc. for Lease of a Portable Trailer for Temporary Farmers Market Operations ($27,119.92)
CA-10 (25-1131) Resolution to Approve Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Third Party Building, Rental and Planning Services with Carlisle Wortman Associates, Inc. (Amendment $300,000.00) (Total $750,000.00)
CA-11 (25-0969) Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract Extension No. 1 for the 2023 Sewer Lining Project (RFP 23-41) with SAK Construction, LLC for the 2024 Sewer Lining Project ($4,287,875.12)
CA-12 (25-0991) Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Wade Trim Associates, Inc. for the State and Hill Streets Improvements Project ($18,770.00 Amendment, $1,374,983.00 Contract Total)
CA-13 (25-0994) Resolution to Approve a Sole-Source Purchase Order with D3W Industries, Inc. for Odor Control Chemicals at the Water Resource Recovery Facility ($308,026.00 Annually, Estimated)
CA-14 (25-1049) Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for the Ann Arbor Landfill Monitoring and Maintenance Program, RFP 25-16, ($477,864.00, contingency $48,000.00, Total Contract $525,864.00)
CA-15 (25-0997) Resolution to Approve a Purchase Order for the Rental of Refuse Trucks from Premier Truck Sales & Rental Inc. (Sourcewell – NTE $386,900.00)
CA-16 (25-0998) Resolution to Approve the Purchase of Heavy Equipment/Truck Tires and Tire Repair Services from Pomp’s Tire Services LLC (MiDeal; Not To Exceed $100,000.00 Annually)
CA-17 (25-0999) Resolution to Approve an As-Needed Purchase Order for the Purchase for Vehicle Upfitting Parts from Cruisers Inc. (ITB #4771; Not To Exceed $120,000.00 Annually)
CA-18 (25-1046) Resolution to Approve a Purchase Order to BSB Communications, Inc. to Purchase a One Year Support Agreement for the City’s Mitel Phone System ($83,253.72) (Sourcewell Contract# 120122-MBS)
CA-19 (25-1122) Resolution to Approve Purchase of Broadcom/VMware Licensing and Support from CDW Government LLC ($307,625.00)
CA-20 (25-1134) Resolution to Approve Insurance Policy Renewal Agreements with Midwest Employers Casualty Company for Excess Workers’ Compensation Coverage and AGCS Marine Insurance Company for Auto Physical Damage Coverage Effective July 1, 2025
CA-21 (25-1062) Resolution to Approve Renewal and Amendment No. 1 the Professional Services Agreement with PFM Group Consulting LLC for Development Proposal, Economic and Financial Analysis ($100,000.00 increase, total contract not-to-exceed $175,000.00)
CA-22 (25-1063) Resolution to Amend Ann Arbor City Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (8 Votes Required)
CA-23 (25-1045) Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with VegMichigan for Various Efforts to Engage, Educate, and Work to Advance Sustainable and Plant-Forward Diets ($165,000.00)
Public Hearings
Anyone wanting to comment on these issues may speak for 3 minutes, without having specifically reserved time. Issues subject to public hearing will also be up for a vote by Council later in the meeting.
PH-1/B-1 (25-0838) An Ordinance to Amend Sections 5.29.9.B of Chapter 55 (Unified Development Code) of Title V of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Land Divisions) CPC Recommendation: Approval (7 yes, 0 no) (ORD-25-20)
Proposed amendments to the UDC remove the requirement that property owners and residents within 300 feet would be notified of a request for a land division. Amendments remove the opportunity for nearby residents to weigh in and “submit comments in person or in writing to the Planning Commission, and… file comments with the Planning Manager prior to the end of the review period.”
Proposed amendments are aligned with a resolution approved unanimously by Council on April 1, 2024.
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6607007&GUID=8848476B-C873-47D5-A029-B87B314B5248
That resolution formally adopted the recommendations in an 82 page memo written by former assistant City Administrator John Fournier.
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6455353&GUID=9953264D-8091-454D-8178-7E569BF0A22C
From Fournier’s memo: “Amend city ordinance to eliminate land division notifications, since we are required under state law to approve these divisions anyway and the notifications serves no real purpose in the approval process”
Fournier’s memo is an oversimplification that ignores several details. State law does not require that the city “approve these divisions anyway.” Rather, State law lays out the standard of review for local approval and specifically references what local discretion is permitted.
From the Michigan Land Division Act MCL 560.109(5) “The governing body of a municipality or the county board of commissioners of a county having authority to approve or disapprove a division may adopt an ordinance setting forth the standards authorized in subsection (1)(b), (c), and (d)”
In the subsections referenced above, state law authorizes some local standards that are objectively measurable, e.g. depth and width requirements or minimum area for a proposed division. However, state law also authorizes local standards that are more subjective, e.g. exceptional topographic or physical conditions and compatibility with surrounding lands.
Land divisions in Ann Arbor are currently approved by City staff (“Planning Manager”) and the UDC includes additional process if a request is denied: the applicant may appeal to the City Planning Commission, a body of mayoral appointees. See UDC TABLE 5.27-1
Currently, a nearby resident (within 300 feet) is notified about a land division and have an opportunity to express concerns. Their concerns may be within local discretion and Staff may agree and reject the request. At that point, an appeal before the Planning Commission would include the public record of both a report from Staff and concerns raised by local residents.
Proposed amendments will make it virtually impossible for local residents to be made aware of a requested land division within 300 feet of their property. These decisions are made internally and without any notice, residents would have no opportunity to raise concerns, some of which could be within local discretion. A resident would have to obsessively follow the agendas of the City Planning Commission to be aware of or offer any feedback on an appeal.
The changes were approved by the Planning Commission on March 18, 2025: https://a2council.com/ann-arbor-city-planning-commission-march-18-2025/
PH-2/B-2 (25-0731) An Ordinance to Add Sections 8:533 Through 8:540 to Chapter 105 (Housing Code) Of Title VIII (Building Regulations) of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Green Rental Housing) (ORD-25-22)
A new “Green Rental Housing” ordinance will require that rental units be assessed by a “Home Energy Rater” and issued a score based on a checklist of qualified assets.
At the May 5, 2025 meeting, a number of public commenters spoke out against this ordinance. It was postponed to June 2, 2025 due to unanswered questions and Council absences. Council liaison to the Renters Commission, Cynthia Harrison, submitted a number of questions to the agenda which were not posted to Legistar until the day of the Council meeting. You can read them here: (link)
At first reading on June 2, 2025 meeting clarification was added (friendly amendment) to prevent the accumulation of fines when a property owner appeals a violation.
This ordinance does not apply to owner-occupied, single-family attached and detached homes, homes for the aged which are licensed by the State of Michigan, and Short-term Rentals. However, it does apply to single-family attached and detached homes for rent.
The Renters Commission discussed this ordinance at length at their meeting on March 20, 2025. Commissioners raised serious concerns about how challenging the ordinance would be to implement, particularly for small landlords who do not currently charge high rents and do not have staff or resources to support compliance.
The commission discussed a resolution expressing their direction to Council that the ordinance include a one-year voluntary compliance period. The resolution expressed their support for the Green Rental Ordinance only if the City could commit to sustained and dedicated funding for financial assistance programs targeting older housing (pre-1980) and units priced below-market (80-85% of area median rent).
In March, the Renters Commission did not have a quorum to approve that resolution. The resolution was on the agenda for their April meeting, which was cancelled. You can read the resolution here: (link)
PH-3/B-3 (25-1056) An Ordinance to Amend Section 1:237 of Chapter 8 (Organizations of Boards and Commissions) of City Code (ORD-25-21)
An ordinance amendment will eliminate both the City’s Environmental commission and the Energy commission and replace both with a “Sustainability commission.”
The Environmental Commission was established in April 2000. Meeting minutes from the time (link) include public comment from Mary Beth Doyle (for whom a City park is named), explaining that the commission would function as “a way for City Council to gather more information and make use of outside expertise about important environmental issues.”
The Energy commission was established in December 1985 and its goals were similar to the Environmental Commission: opportunity for community members to address City policy, prepare reports, and make recommendations. The Energy commission’s purpose was restated in 2020 (link), giving “broader charge to the commission to advise on energy production and use.”
The Environmental Commission meets to “help set goals and policies for City and community to continuously improve the natural and built environment.” The Energy commission is similarly tasked with proposing, evaluating, recommending, reviewing and advising Council on energy efficiency and energy production topics.
In recent years, the Environmental commission has discussed policy around the Gelman plume, biodiversity and consideration of natural features in updates to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Similarly, the Energy commission has discussed and offered recommendations to Council on policy related to solar energy infrastructure and the first feasibility study for municipal public power. However, the Energy commission was not asked to weigh in on the second feasibility study for municipal public power (rejected by Council on March 3, 2025).
https://a2council.com/ann-arbor-city-council-march-3-2025/
This week’s proposed changes will eliminate both commissions. In their place, a new Sustainability commission will not be generating its own work plan or bringing policy recommendations to Council. Instead, a Sustainability commission will be directed by staff and given “an annual work plan provided by the City Office of Sustainability and Innovations in coordination with the Public Services Area.”
Though this proposal was discussed at both the Energy Commission and the Environmental Commission, neither body took a formal vote on their own dissolution. This ordinance amendment to dissolve both commissions originated with City staff.
Ordinances – Second Reading
In order to amend the city code, Council must vote to approve the change, via ordinance, at two Council meetings. The following proposed ordinances were approved at a previous Council meeting, and are also subject to a public hearing as listed above.
B-1 (25-0838) is the same as PH-1 above
B-2 (25-0731) is the same as PH-2 above
B-3 (25-1056) is the same as PH-3 above
Ordinances – First Reading
In order to amend the city code, Council must vote to approve the change, via ordinance, at two Council meetings. The following proposed ordinances are being introduced for “first reading”. If approved, the ordinance will be voted on at a subsequent Council meeting (“second reading”), where it will also be subject to a public hearing.
C-1 (25-1041) An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map (Section 5.10.2 of Chapter 55 of City Code) – 5.9 Acres from TWP (Township District) to R4E with Conditions (Multiple-Family Residential District), 255-371 Scio Church Road and 2180 Ann Arbor-Saline Road – Robertson Homes Rezoning (CPC Recommendation: Approval – 8 Yeas and 0 Nays)
A 6.3 acre property is currently in Pittsfield Township and will be rezoned R4E (Multiple Family) for a townhome project by Robertson Brothers.
According to the staff report (link) “The developer is proposing to construct 75 townhomes in twelve three story buildings. The buildings will be all electric, with no natural gas connection.”
The developer held a resident participation meeting on February 22, 2024: https://a2council.com/scio-church-townhomes-robertson-resident-participation-meeting-february-22-2024/
This rezoning was approved by the Planning Commission in January 2025: https://a2council.com/ann-arbor-city-planning-commission-january-7-2025/
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2024/02/dozens-of-townhomes-proposed-for-development-in-southwest-ann-arbor.html
C-2 (25-1075) An Ordinance to Amend Sections 5.28.2, 5.28.3, 5.29.4, 5.29.6, 5.29.7 and 5.29.11 of Chapter 55 (Unified Development Code) of Title V of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Public Notices and Hearings) CPC Recommendation: Approval (7 Yes, 0 No)
Proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code will remove public hearing requirements from numerous reviews.
These amendments will eliminate public hearing requirements for:
- Area plans
- Site plans
- PUD site plans
- Land divisions
- Wetland use permits
Amendments allow for public hearings only in cases of rezoning and tentative or preliminary plat. Amendments also remove a requirement that area plans, site plans, PUD site plans, and preliminary plans under review be accessible and viewable at City Hall prior to approval at public meetings.
These changes were approved by the City Planning Commission in March 2025: https://a2council.com/ann-arbor-city-planning-commission-march-18-2025/
C-3 (25-0776) An Ordinance to Amend Section 5.28.4 of Chapter 55 (Unified Development Code) of Title V (Citizen Participation) CPC Recommendation: Approval as Amended (7 Yes, 0 No)
Proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code will remove the requirement for public meetings of many development projects, and other modifications.
Resident participation meetings are currently required for larger development projects. Developers are required to send postcards to all property owners within 1000 feet of the location of proposed building and meet with them to share details about a planned development.
These amendments will remove current requirements for resident participation meetings for:
- Developments of more than 80 units
- Developments taller than 65 feet
- Developments larger than 50,000 sq. ft. of floor area
The amended ordinance will require neighborhood information meetings only in cases of a request for Planned Unit development (PUD) zoning, other rezoning, or a request for a special exception permit. In other cases, the need for a neighborhood information meeting will be determined at the discretion of the City Planning Manager.
When these neighborhood information meetings do occur, developers are relieved of any responsibility to report on who was sent notice of the meeting or who attended the meeting.
These changes were approved by the City Planning Commission in March 2025: https://a2council.com/ann-arbor-city-planning-commission-march-18-2025/
Motions and Resolutions
DC-1 (25-1110) Resolution to Appoint Mark Holtz to the Economic Development Corporation Board as a Non-registered Elector (7 Votes Required)
This appointment from the Mayor was presented at the previous meeting, and will therefore be voted on at this Council meeting. Seven votes are required because the “appointee is not a registered elector of the City of Ann Arbor”.
- Mark Holtz – Economic Development Corporation Board
DC-2 (25-1178) Resolution to Authorize Acquisition of an Easement for the South Blvd Water Looping New Construction Project and South Blvd Lift Station Elimination & Gravity Sewer New Construction and Replacement Project (collectively, the “Projects”) (8 Votes Required)
By resolution the City Administrator and City Attorney will be authorized to finalize a good faith offer to purchase an easement from Woodbury Gardens, for the purpose of establishing a sewage lift station at the western end of South Boulevard. This infrastructure is necessary to improve water quality and create gravity sewer flow. The City has gotten an appraisal of “just compensation” for the easement but the resolution does not name the amount of that appraisal. The resolution authorizes the City Attorney to “initiate condemnation proceedings” if necessary.
DC-3 (25-1171) Resolution to Approve an Agreement with Rivenoak Law Group, P.C. for Legal Services Related to the Ann Arbor Sustainable Energy Utility ($101,250.00)
A one-year agreement for legal services with Rivenoak Law Group for $101,250 will support the establishment of an Ann Arbor Sustainable Energy Utility. The term will run from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
DC-4 (25-1174) Resolution to Approve an Agreement with Rivenoak Law Group, P.C. for Legal Services Related to Energy and Sustainability ($50,000.00)
A one-year agreement for legal services with Rivenoak Law Group for $50,000 will support the Office of Sustainability and Innovations in proceedings before the Michigan Public Service Commission and provide other legal advice. The term will run from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
DS-1 (25-1013) Resolution Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance 25-20 – An Ordinance to Amend Section 5.29.9.B of Chapter 55 (Unified Development Code) of Title V of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Land Divisions)
In order to meet legal requirements for publication, the ordinance amendment in B-1 will be summarized to spare expense.
Thank you for taking the time to be informed about our local government!
Elizabeth Nelson